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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.48, 738.94 and 299.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.48, 738.94 and 299.43 is: 413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.48 : 738.94 = 299.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.48/738.94 = 299.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.48x = 738.94 × 299.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.48x = 221,260.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,260.80/535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.20

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